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The Filling Station: A Fresh Expressions Snapshot Jeanette Staats | 11 Jun 2025 “We see God moving—through prayer, relationships, and even desserts. This is more than a meal. It’s a family.” In the heart of Geneva, Ohio—a small town nestled in Ashtabula County—The...
Opening Space with Shannon Kiser Jeanette Staats | 9 Jun 2025 In this special bonus episode, we celebrate the release of Opening Space, the new book by Shannon Kiser, Director of Fresh Expressions.
Why We Gather: The Deeper Purpose of the Dinner Church Summit Jon Davis | 6 Jun 2025 In a world where virtual connection is easier than ever, why bother gathering in person? With online training, Zoom calls, podcasts, and social media at our fingertips, the question is...
Why Go It Alone? A Lesson from the Top of the Pyramid Heather Jallad | 5 Jun 2025 I’ll never forget the day I learned the importance of teamwork—flat on my back, staring up at the gym ceiling, breathless and dazed. It was middle school, and I was...
Farm Church: A Fresh Expressions Snapshot Jeanette Staats | 4 Jun 2025 “We grow food. We grow faith. We grow community.” That’s the heartbeat of Farm Church, a Fresh Expression of church blooming in the gardens of Durham, North Carolina. Here, churchgoers...
From Maintenance to Mission: Church and Community Renewal Jeanette Staats | 2 Jun 2025 In this episode Dean Miller offers practical encouragement for pastors feeling isolated, with a hopeful reminder: faithful presence matters, and God is still at work.
Alpine Church: A Fresh Expressions Snapshot Jeanette Staats | 28 May 2025 What if church wasn’t just something you went to—but somewhere you hiked, skied, or snowboarded your way into? That’s exactly what’s happening at Alpine Church, a Fresh Expression of Church...
Discipleship in a World of Wonders with Jessie Horney Jeanette Staats | 26 May 2025 In this episode, Jessie Horney and Heather Jallad explore the powerful connection between being discipled and making disciples.
Glass City Dinner Church: A Fresh Expressions Snapshot Jeanette Staats | 21 May 2025 “At the table, stories intersect, walls come down, relationships are restored, and discipleship takes place.” In a time when many communities are skeptical of traditional church and longing for authentic...
Bridging Generations: Empowering Rural Churches for Tomorrow with John Upton & Brandon Shook Jeanette Staats | 19 May 2025 In this episode we explore leadership and mission in rural ministry.
Laundry Love St. Cloud: A Fresh Expressions Snapshot Jeanette Staats | 14 May 2025 “We’re not just here to wash clothes—we’re here to share life.” On the corner of 10th Street and 9th Avenue in St. Cloud, Minnesota, an ordinary laundromat has become holy...
The Adventure of Discipleship with Jessie Cruickshank Jeanette Staats | 12 May 2025 In this episode, we explore why God invites us to learn through real-life experiences and how time in the wilderness might just be the most transformative classroom of all.

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